Tracey Jean Norris / By: Lilian Norris

Lilian was honored yesterday at the Placer County Library for a story she wrote in her third grade class. What an honor it was! They have the stories on display at the library and Lilian's was one of the stories chosen to be read. They brought in a story teller to read the stories. All of the writers were there with their families. They had some local companies sponsor the event. It was a lot of fun. Way to go Lilian! Here is her story:

Tracey Jean Norris

By: Lilian Norris

Tracey Jean Norris makes the best brownie sundae for dessert, but she didn't start out as a great cook. Tracey was born on February 18, 1970, in Stockton, California. She had one sister named Diana and one brother named Steven. Tracey's mom is named Kay. She is a homemaker. Her dad is named Mark and he  used to work for the I.R.S. Tracey's hobbies when she was a little girl were soccer, gymnastics and collecting stickers. She grew up in Rocklin. Tracey went to Parker Whitney Elementary School and Roseville High School. Later she went to Sacramento State University for college to become a nurse. She chose that job so she could stay home with her family. My family is lucky because Tracey is my mom and she is a good cook.

 Lilian and her teacher Ms. Ori

 Lilian with her award winning story (The stories with blue ribbons were chosen to be read)

 Family Photo op

 The writers

 The story teller and her puppet

Big Basin

For Spring Break we went camping in Big Basin which is just north of Santa Cruz. It is nestled inland from the coast and filled with giant redwoods. It was clear on the drive there but as soon as we got there it started raining--hard. By the time we had camp set up we were soaking wet. We were all sitting in out tent wondering what we were going to do. Tracey said, "I remember seeing a Round Table back in town." Within minutes we were all in the car headed for the shelter and warmth of Round Table. It was hilarious. Anyway, it was nice to get away and spend some time together as a family in the great outdoors.

 Here are the girls and the other two are friends we camped with.

 Sophie in a giant redwood

 The girls are on top of the roots from another giant redwood

 Lilian, Claire, Sophie

 Family shot by the campfire

Brody